Selling your motorcycle

[Joe D.]

I was wondering how people go about selling their bike. What I'm trying to say is when a potential buyer wants to test ride, you make sure they're endorsed but also if they have cash on hand incase they wreck? I see that a lot on ads and wondering the best way.

[J6G1Z]

I like to see someone who shows up with their own gear & the gear looks used, but well cared for. I also like to have the cash in my hand before anyone rides my bike. You can always bargain back & forth prior to a test ride with the contingency that the bike functions correctly.

Good luck
J.

[thumperdh]

Typically how i do it is this.

1. Put up an ad on Craigslist or find relevant buy/sell/trade groups on Facebook or relevant bike model specific groups
2. Arrange a meeting time and place (i prefer daytime and a public place like a gas station or a walmart parking lot)
3. Go through sale procedures
4. If buyer wants a test ride, i need something of equal value in my hand. Car keys, wallet, cash.
I haven't run into any issues with non endorsed people wanting test rides, they will typically disclose if they don't have a license or are looking for a first bike or will ask you to ride it for a minute around the parking lot so they can see that it moves.
5. Close the deal or walk away,
6.
7. Take the money and head to the club.